GATE PH 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet

Falak Khan

Updated On: September 24, 2025 10:01 AM

GATE 2026 exam is set to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 & 15. GATE Physics exam date is yet to be finalized and announced. Download GATE PH syllabus 2026 and master question papers from the official link here!

GATE PH 2026

GATE PH 2026: Do you know that around 20,000 students appear in the GATE Physics exam every year, and only 4000 students are able to pass it. So, if you are aiming to appear in the GATE Physics 2026 exam, you have to do very good exam preparation to crack it. You must know that the GATE 2026 exam dates have been announced, and it will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. However, you have to wait for a few more days to know the exact exam date for the GATE Physics paper. The GATE 2026 Physics syllabus PDF has been released officially. The Physics syllabus is quite huge, so begin your preparation early. If you are someone who has a good understanding of the Physics subject before, then you will find many topics easy to prepare. If you are someone for whom Physics is a new specialization, then you should understand the concepts thoroughly. You can also take help from the coaching institutes to do the GATE Physics exam preparation. You can check the GATE 2026 exam date, syllabus, answer key, and response sheet details here.

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GATE PH 2026 Exam Date

IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam dates along with the official brochure. However, the authorities have yet to release the paper-wise GATE 2026 exam dates for Physics and other subjects. The final dates will be updated here as soon as announced.

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GATE Exam Date 2026

February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026

GATE Physics Exam Date 2026

To Be Announced

GATE PH 2026 Syllabus

The GATE 2026 Physics syllabus has been released a few days ago. You can download the GATE PH 2026 syllabus from gate2026.iitg.ac.in. You must know that there are many topics in the GATE Physics syllabus that you need to prepare. Therefore, you should begin your GATE exam preparation early. GATE 2026 syllabus for Physics includes many sections that you need to study, like Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics etc. You can access the official GATE Physics syllabus 2026 by clicking on the PDF link below.

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GATE PH 2026 Question Paper

Every year, the official GATE question paper is released a few days after the exam. You can access the GATE Physics question paper from gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Currently, the GATE Physics previous year question papers are available on the official website. You can practice with the GATE previous year papers to understand the types of questions asked in the exam and their difficulty level. Attempting the GATE Physics question papers of last year will help you analyze your preparation for the exam. You can identify your mistakes and work on them.

You can download the last 3 years of GATE Physics question papers by clicking on the link below.

GATE PH 2026 Answer Key

You can download the official GATE Physics answer key 2026 a few days after giving the exam. Every year, the authorities release the GATE answer keys for all the papers in February. You can use the answer key to check the correct answers. If you find any errors in the GATE 2026 answer key released by the authorities, you will have the option to raise an objection against it. The authorities will analyze the objections raised by you and other students. Based on that, the final answer key will be released, which you can use as a reference to tally your answers.

You can access the last 3 years’ GATE Physics answer key by clicking on the PDF link given below.

GATE PH 2026 Response Sheet

The response sheet of the GATE Physics 2026 exam will include the answers that you gave in the test. You can use your response sheet as a reference and match the correct answer with the final answer key. This way, you can calculate your tentative scores and get an idea about your GATE result.

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FAQs

How many students give GATE Physics?

Around 20,000 students sit for the GATE Physics exam every year.

Who is eligible for GATE Physics 2026?

To be eligible for the GATE Physics exam, you must have a bachelor’s degree or be in your third or final year of a Bachelor's degree. If you are studying or holding a master’s degree in science, arts, or a similar discipline, you can still apply for the GATE sciences exam. There is no age limit to apply for GATE Physics. 

Is GATE Physics tough?

Yes, Physics is regarded as a challenging paper in the GATE examination due to its vast syllabus and topics that require deep conceptual understanding. However, you can still crack the GATE Physics exam if you do good exam preparation.

What is the syllabus of GATE Physics 2026?

The topics included in the GATE Physics syllabus 2026 are Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, and Nuclear and Particle Physics. 

When will the GATE 2026 exam be held?

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.

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